It is a broadly described annual report of GAIL (India) Limited in the year of 2004-2005. During the financial year, the Turnover of the Company has increased to Rs. 12,412 Crores from Rs. 10.826 Crores (Net of ED and excluding internal consumption) thereby registering a growth of 14.6% over the previous year. The Profit after Tax is Rs. 1,954 Crores as against Rs. 1,869 Crores of the previous year, a growth of 4.6%. Total Income is Rs. 14.207 Crores and Net Profit is Rs. 2,039 Crores. Total Gross Assets is Rs. 14,786 Crores and Total Reserves and Surplus is Rs. 7,964 Crores. The book value of The Company has increased from Rs. 88 per share to Rs. 101 per share and the EPS of The Company is Rs. 23.11 in FY-05 as compared to Rs. 22.11 in the previous year.

In addition to an Interim Dividend Rs. 4/- per share for the year 2004-05, the Board of Directors of the company has recommended a final dividend Rs. 4/- per share at a dividend payout ratio of @39%. The total payout to shareholders in 2004-05 is Rs. 676 Crores.